Near Virginia City in Madison County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Gallows Barn

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2009

1. Gallows Barn Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in the 1890’s for the White Sulfur Springs Sheriff’s Department. In the year 1917 this barn had a legal gallows installed for the execution of three men. These men robbed a train south of White Sulfur Springs and murdered a trainman on January 16, 1917. Hanged were: Henry Hall – February 16, 1917; Leslie Tahley – February 16, 1917; Harrison Gibson – February 16, 1917 The bar was donated to Bovey Restorations by the White Sulfur Springs Historical Society, and moved here intact in May 1975. Montana Heritage Commission.

Erected by Montana Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1867.

Location. 45° 18.481′ N, 111° 58.075′ W. Marker is near Virginia City, Montana, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from California Street. This marker is located in Nevada City. MT. Nevada City, MT is located about 1.5 miles west of Virginia City, MT on Montana Highway 287. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia City MT 59755, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Montana’s Oldest Standing School (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Important Era in Railroad History (about 300 feet away); Site of the Trial and Hanging of George Ives (about 300 feet away); Finney House (about 300 feet away); Madison County Pioneers (about 400 feet away); History Wins! (about 400 feet away); Dr. Don L. Byam Residence (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

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The Gallows Barn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2009

2. The Gallows Barn and Marker

The Gallows Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 6, 2009

3. The Gallows Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.